Posted by: admin on: April 6, 2012
For children aged 14 and under, delaying reconstructive surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries may raise their risk of further injury, according to a new study by pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. If surgery occurs later than 12 weeks after the injury, the injury may even be irreparable. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: April 5, 2012
Women only need to get a Pap test once every three years to check for cervical cancer, and don’t need to be screened until age 21 – even if they’re sexually active earlier, according to new guidelines from a government-backed panel. The statement from the United States Preventive Services Task Force, released on Wednesday, aligns […]
Posted by: admin on: April 5, 2012
While Pap smears remain an essential part of cervical cancer prevention, new guidelines discourage the once-a-year screenings that have been a part of women’s health for years. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: April 5, 2012
Heart disease is the No 1 killer in America, and that factors like obesity increase the risk of developing it. But of all the shocking things one may know about heart disease, here’s the statistic that you might find the most eye-opening: 80 percent of all heart disease is preventable. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: April 4, 2012
Do you know someone who avoids the gym, or chooses to not shower afterwards because they do not want others to see them without clothes? A new study investigates the reasons as to why women are often disturbed and stressed by the acts of disrobing, dressing, showering and being naked in front of others. -Team@CMHF […]